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February 13, 2021

Pasta with White Wine Sauce

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If you are looking for a fun and easy idea for dinner guests, or a meal just for two, this is it! Pasta with white wine sauce is made with garlic, vegan butter, shallots and of course white wine. Add some oil-cured olives for a pop of umami and salt. More great additions are vegan chicken, greens, roasted tomatoes or mushrooms. Finish with a squeeze of lemon or some fresh grated vegan parm for an amazing and low-key dinner.

Pasta, twirled on a fork, held over a plate of pasta. this Recipe

It’s very cold here in Boston right now. We’re surrounded by mounds of snow, with more coming next week. If that gives you a frowny face, may I suggest making this plate of carby noodle goodness to help warm you up?

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  • Why this pasta with white wine sauce hits the spot
  • If you want to add more components to this dish, here are a few suggestions!
  • Pasta with White Wine Sauce
    • Description
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions

Why this pasta with white wine sauce hits the spot

This pasta dish is easy to make, uses mostly pantry ingredients and hits the spot on these very cold February days in New England! I used Bucatini pasta here, but I think any kind of pasta will do. Oil-cured olives add the perfect amount of saltiness and umami to this dish, while fresh parsley gives it a little pop of color and freshness.

If you want to add more components to this dish, here are a few suggestions!

Chickpeas or roasted cherry tomatoes

Shiitake bacon

King Oyster Mushroom Scallops

Vegan shrimp

Carrot lox

Caramelized shallots

Easy focaccia


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Pasta, twirled on a fork, held over a plate of pasta.

Pasta with White Wine Sauce


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  • Author: erin wysocarski
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

This pasta with white wine sauce has garlic, vegan butter, shallots and of course white wine. Toss in vegan chick’n, halved fresh cherry tomatoes or mushrooms to taste! Finish with a squeeze of lemon or some fresh grated vegan parm.


Ingredients

for the sauce

  • 1/4 cup vegan butter
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 6–8 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup reserved pasta water

to finish

  • 2 servings pasta (I used 200 g Bucatini pasta)
  • a few TB olive oil and a generous amount of salt, to season the pasta water
  • 12 oil-cured olives, pitted and chopped
  • a handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • crusty bread, warmed in the oven or toaster, with extra vegan butter to slater it with

Instructions

to prepare the sauce

  1. In a wide and shallow dutch oven or skillet, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Once it starts to bubble, reduce the heat the medium low.
  2. Add the shallots and stir to combine with the vegan butter. Allow to soften until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and olive oil, stir to combine, and allow to soften for about 5 minutes.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high, and allow to bubble for 1-2 minutes, making sure your garlic does not turn brown or burn.
  5. Add the wine to deglaze the pan, then let the wine cook down for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic powder to the pan, and reduce the heat to low.

to finish

  1. Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions, making sure to season your water with olive oil and salt. Turn the heat off.
  2. Using tongs, transfer the pasta straight to the pan with the sauce, increase the heat to medium-low, and toss to coat.
  3. Add in about 1/3 cup of the pasta water, just enough to loosen everything up and make it glossy.
  4. Add in the parsley and olives and stir to combine.
  5. Remove from the heat, and distribute the pasta into two bowls.
  6. Serve immediately with the warmed bread.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Sautéed, Boiled
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: white wine butter garlic sauce, white wine garlic butter sauce, white wine pasta sauce, wine sauce for pasta

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  1. Karin Tracy says

    February 13, 2021 at 11:58 am

    Going on the menu for tomorrow’s VDay dinner – thanks Erin!

    Reply
    • erinwyso says

      February 13, 2021 at 10:17 pm

      I hope you and Dan enjoy, Karin! xo

      Reply
  2. Jernell Simmons says

    February 16, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    So delicious! Very simple base so you can build the flavor profile. I added some red pepper flakes for a little heat. I now have a new go-to when I want pasta but don’t want to make marinara sauce. Thanks for the great recipe.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • erinwyso says

      February 17, 2021 at 11:47 am

      Jernell, thanks so much for your very kind feedback, I am so happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Karin Tracy says

    February 17, 2021 at 1:12 am

    Erin, this was exceptional! Both simple and layered and it made for a perfect V Day dinner – I’m looking forward to experimenting with other veg folded in. Also I found this chopped parsley in a little plastic cup that was somewhere between dried and fresh and even though I was skeptical, it really bloomed in the heat of the pasta and tasted wonderful. I can’t remember if I’ve told you that I took the leap from veg to vegan three years ago now and not only do I feel more honest from an ethical standpoint but all my terrible digestion issues disappeared along with the dairy! <3

    ★★★★★

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    • erinwyso says

      February 17, 2021 at 11:51 am

      Karin, I am so happy you enjoyed this for your Valentine’s Day dinner! And that you’ve been able to transition to veganism with such positive results. Sending you guys all the good vibes from over here on the east coast! xo

      Reply
  4. Whitney says

    February 17, 2021 at 6:54 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever commented, but I just wanted to tell you that I’ve followed your recipes for about two years now and they are simply delicious. Thank you for sharing your creativity and love for a plant-based diet with all of us!

    ★★★★★

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    • erinwyso says

      February 17, 2021 at 11:52 am

      Whitney, well this made my day! I am so happy you are enjoying the recipes, and thanks for sharing your thoughts here!

      Reply
  5. Vegan Cheese says

    July 21, 2021 at 2:18 am

    What a great recipe! Looks and sounds so delicious. Thank you for sharing wonderful vegan recipes!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • erinwyso says

      August 1, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      Thanks for making awesome cheeses, I love all of your products!

      Reply

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